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Tempers Flare During Vote On New Police Station
Tempers flared at Monday’s city council meeting as officials debated which option to accept for the design of a new police station. “Down the road, the council will look back and say ‘What kind of idiots were they who didn’t do it right the first time?’” said Mayor Pro Tem Bob Fry about the option the [...]
Continue reading...Matthews Market Nears Grand Opening
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Strolling down Edloe Street with her Yorkshire terrier last week, West U. resident Brandee Tronstad paused to peer inside the windows of Matthews Market and read its “Opening Soon” sign. The store is tentatively scheduled to open during the first week of November. Tronstad said she anticipates the convenience of running in for a gallon of [...]
Continue reading...Scrambling For Cover From Drenching Rain
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday’s rain sent residents scrambling for cover. Watch a video of the downpour.
Continue reading...First Showing Of Korean Photography In U.S.
Monday, October 26, 2009
A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts includes the work of 40 Korean photographers, many whose work will be in the United States for the first time. “Operating under a relatively new democracy in South Korea, artists experienced a burst of creative energy and freedom of expression in recent decades,” said curator Anne Tucker [...]
Continue reading...West U Kids Create Ultimate Halloween Decoration
Friday, October 23, 2009
West University Place children decorated tiny pumpkins on Wednesday at the West U. Library. They used markers to cover the Jack O’Lanterns with colorful faces and shapes. Click a picture to enlarge.
Continue reading...Tommy Tune Credits His Success To Lamar Teacher
Thursday, October 22, 2009
In this video interview, legendary Broadway performer Tommy Tune talks about Ruth Denney, his first drama teacher at Lamar High School in the late 1950s. He said his stunning, 50-year career would never have happened without her. Tune, 70, has won more Tony Awards than any other actor, along with numerous other honors. The famous [...]
Continue reading...Staff, Council Differ On New Police Station Plans
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The current West University Place Police Station has a laundry list of problems like a leaky roof, foundation issues, damage from past floods, and 911 equipment and other high-tech gear crammed in almost every closet. City staff has a clear message: Enough is enough. The council met on Monday to gather information in preparation for a [...]
Continue reading...Fighting Dropouts Tops HISD Candidates’ Lists
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ray Reiner and Mike Lunceford, who are running to be District 5 Trustee for the Houston Independent School District, seem to be more alike than different on many issues facing schools in West University Place. HISD District 5 covers West University Elementary and Pershing Middle School. The candidates answered questions on Oct. 15 at the Bellaire [...]
Continue reading...Sights And Sounds Of Italy
Monday, October 19, 2009
People packed the grounds of the University of St. Thomas this weekend to experience Italian culture: Food, wine, music and more. [media id=85 width=480 height=360]
Continue reading...Southside Place Woman Recovering After Struck By Car
Friday, October 16, 2009
A 24-year resident of Southside Place is recovering with a broken leg after being struck by a car yesterday near Lamar High School, where she works as a Chinese and English teacher. Around lunch time, Lynette Gaido and Susan Boyd, the Lamar Principal’s secretary, were crossing the street at Westheimer Road to get something to eat. [...]
Continue reading...Tony Award Winner Performing At Lamar H.S.
Friday, October 16, 2009
It was former Lamar High School teacher Ruth Denney who helped launch the Broadway career of the famous singer and dancer Tommy Tune, who went on to win more Tony Awards than any other actor. “She’s the one who told him to go to Broadway,” Fran Callahan, executive director of the Lamar High School Alumni Association, [...]
Continue reading...With Benefits Safe, Police Resume Search For New Officers
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The search is back on for three new police officers for West University Place, now that Police Chief Ken Walker is sure he won’t have to go back on his word about the top-tier retirement benefits that would come with their $46,000-per-year salaries. The city needs three new officers after two officers were fired this year, [...]
Continue reading...West U Artist’s Work Included In New Show
Thursday, October 15, 2009
West University Place artist Sarah Hazel has contributed work for a new exhibition opening Saturday that will benefit an organization that helps abused children. “The Angel Store” features the artwork of more than 50 artists, all focusing on “angelic” themes. The Oct. 17 grand opening features music and food, and begins at 6 p.m. at the [...]
Continue reading...With Halloween Approaching, City Changes Rules For Block Parties
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Right after Halloween last year, West University Place residents rushed to file applications for this year’s ghoulish block parties. Within three days, three lucky residents filled up all the spots the city allows for block parties on the same day, said Police Chief Ken Walker. So when a resident called Councilman George Boehme recently because he [...]
Continue reading...Commissions Negotiating On Basement Regulations
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Absolutely no homeowners in West University Place may build indoor swimming pools in their basements. This is one point of agreement between two city commissions tasked with creating regulations for basements in West U. But members of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission will meet in the coming weeks to [...]
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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